Production Maintenance Mechanic
Position Type : Contract
Position Location : Watertown, CT
Position Pay : $30 / HR - $35 / HR (Depending on Experience)
Position Shift : 5 : 30am or 5 : 30pm start - Monday Friday (start times may fluctuate based on business needs)
Responsibilities :
- Maintain equipment including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and fluid handling systems.
- Performing preventative maintenance inspections and repairs.
- Emergency repairs and adjustments while the line is running in a prompt and efficient manner.
- Responsible for smooth and efficient changeovers.
- Equipment fabrication and / or modification to maintain and improve the lines.
- Efficiently troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems.
- Maintenance of equipment to ensure maximum reliability and highest quality possible.
- Maintenance of facilities and operations of all plant equipment.
- Accurately records project activities and prepares proper operating standards and / or maintenance procedures for all equipment and processes.
- Establish and support communication with equipment vendors and suppliers.
- Responsible for start-up and shut down of all plant equipment each day.
- Responsible for keeping a clean safe working environment.
- Responsible for working on machines that use chemicals (caustic, acids, and ammonia).
Requirements :
Trade / Technical school or Millwright certification preferred.Forklift experience (required in some locations).Production equipment maintenance experience, preferably in a food and beverage environment.Hydraulic and pneumatic systems knowledge.Ability to understand blueprints, diagrams, and ladder logic programs.Experience with software interface tools for Allen Bradley or GE PLCs and windows-based software preferred.Proficient in using hand, power, shop and diagnostic tools.Skilled in electrical power / control, mechanical and fluid handling systems.Experience working in maintenance related fields including general computer operated machines, industrial electrical and welding.Plumbing and HVAC experience a plus.Excellent organizational and verbal / written communication skills along with mechanical aptitude and ability to perform multi-task operations.Must be able to lift to 60 pounds minimum.Ability to bend, stoop, climb ladders; walking and standing required.Tools may be required (based on location).Must be a self-starter with the ability to work in a team and independently achieve team objectives including decision making and problem solving and adapt to changing priorities and conditions.Flexibility to work overtime based on business needs.